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2017 Spring Issue Volume 11 • Number 1 • SPRING 2017 the official publication of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine Save money and improve turnaround time with the accuracy of CASTING Make the switch. Ask us if you qualify for a FREE scanner today! CALL US AT 1.877.644.4344 *speak with a representative TM 2 the Canadian PODIATRIST • Spring 2017 CFPM CONTACTS PRESIDENT Dr. Brian Johnson – Saint John, NB 1-888-706-4444 Volume 11 • Number 1 • SPRING 2017 CEO Stephen Hartman – Waterloo, ON 1-888-706-4444 IN THIS ISSUE... BOARD OF DIRECTORS President’s Message: Your Crash Course to Website Stats Trina Scarrow – Milton, ON D.P. By Melody Gandy-Bohr ......................... 21 Tina Rainville – Timmins, ON Dr. Brian Johnson, ............................. 4 Dr. Helen Rees – Saint John, NB Secrets of Success: Medical Emergencies in Your Office? Dave Kerbl – Ottawa, ON Being a Professional They Do Happen! By Julie C. Fraser ..... 22 Dr. Georgie Evans – Swift Current, SK By Lynn Homisak ..................................... 5 Ed Moloy – Orillia, ON Drumming for Diabetes Stephanie Playford – Burlington, ON Professional Progress Through By Amanda Birch ................................... 25 Leadership: The UK Experience Secrets of Success: Your Hiring Checklist COMMITTEES By Craig Hunt ........................................... 6 Conference – Stephen Hartman By Lynn Homisak ................................... 27 HPRAC – Stephen Hartman Palmo-Plantar Pustulosis and Psoriasis: CFPM 2017 Annual Conference ........... 28 Insurance – Stephen Hartman The Same But Different? Assistant Development – Tina Rainville Ivan Bristow & Mark Cole ....................... 9 Foot Health Month ................................ 29 Foot Health Month – Dr. Helen Rees Highlights – 2016 CFPM Annual Classified Ads ........................................ 32 Conference ............................................. 13 the Canadian PODIATRIST Upcoming Events .................................. 35 Philanthropic Work of Michener Alumni: EDITOR Global Impact Cindy Hartman 1-888-706-4444 By Michener Institute ............................ 15 ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIEDS Cindy Hartman 1-888-706-4444 Anatomy of a Google Search: PUBLISHED BY Search Algorithms and How They Affect CFPM Your Practice Submitted by Officite ...... 19 DESIGNED BY St. Jacobs Printery Ltd. PRINTED BY St. Jacobs Printery Ltd. CFPM 200 King St. S., Waterloo, ON N2J 1P9 1-888-706-4444 Fax: 519-888-9385 www.podiatryinfocanada.ca DISCLOSURE Professional Progress Through The Editor and Board of Directors of the Leadership: The UK Experience Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine do not accept responsibility for opinions expressed page 6 by contributors to the Journal; and while every effort is made to ensure accuracy, they cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies in the information provided. CFPM 2017 © Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine, Annual Conference Spring 2017 page 28 Publication Number 42242022 Foot Health Month page 29 May is Foot Health Month! Talk to your chiropodist or podiatrist about the treatment and prevention of foot problems. Visit www.podiatryinfocanada to find one near you or call 1-888-706-4444 the CanadianCanadian PODIATRISTPODIATRIST •• SpringSpring 20152017 3 Message from the President by Dr. Brian Johnson, D.P. WORKING TOGETHER I would also like to dispel a popular misconception that TO ACHIEVE MUTUAL GOALS graduates of the U.S.A schools opposed and did little to assist in the creation of what is today the Michener program. In 1981 with U.S.A graduates providing the vast majority s I begin my year as President, of podiatric care in Canada I feel it is understandable that I would like to thank all our they wanted the Michener program to be similar to the A members and our hard working U.S.A programs that they had graduated from. Due to the executive for the continued success of differences in the U.S.A and Canadian health care system. Canada’s largest and most influential podiatry association. With the corresponding similarity between the British and The Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine. Canadian Health Care systems the government of Ontario Special mention of Stephen Hartman. Who in the last opted for a British style program. year served both as President, and C.E.O. during which time Though the resistance to Ontario’s decision by a small he organized a fundraiser in relation to H.P.R.A.C., which has number of U.S. graduates is well known. Less well known resulted in the C.F.P.M. having approximately $100,000.00 is the fact that Dr. Brian Brodie and I during the curriculum available to utilize if necessary upon the release of the development stage of the program met frequently with H.P.R.A.C. document and recommendations. Dr. Kel Sherkin and Dr. Glen Copeland. Two prominent This year the C.F.P.M provided funds to the New Brunswick Toronto and U.S graduate podiatrists who provided valuable Podiatry Association to aid in its pursuit of prescription rights input into the development of the original chiropody program in that province. curriculum that is still in use today. In the past the P.E.I Podiatry Association has received With U.S graduates now teaching at the Michener. The financial assistance in its pursuit of Podiatry Legislation. Canadian Podiatry profession has in 35 years come full circle. Due mainly to our C.E.O’s efforts and good management, Although differences in scope of practice still exist. They we are now in a position to help our Ontario members in are over time converging. There is only one North American relation to the H.P.R.A.C process. Podiatry profession. One of the objectives of the C.F.P.M is to strengthen our The C.F.P.M. is fully committed to working with the profession through unification. American Podiatric Medicine Association to achieve our With less than 1,000 podiatrist coast to coast. In order to mutual goals. protect the patients and the podiatrist position in the health care system. We need to speak with one voice. This week I received an e-mail requesting information “In order to protect the patients on the New Brunswick Podiatry Association by-laws. As the C.P.M.A. wishes to put the N.B.P.A on its web page. They and the podiatrist position in the are also welcoming D.P. or B.Sc. or D.P.M graduates to join the C.P.M.A. Given that many Michener graduates fall in to health care system. We need to the D.P. and B.Sc. categories. I feel that the C.P.M.A is to be congratulated for this unity building initiative. speak with one voice.” Honorary CFPM Membership Award The CFPM is pleased to present an Honorary CFPM Membership Award to Dr. Suresh Ram. Dr. Ram has been practicing podiatric medicine for over 50 years. Originally born and raised in Kenya, Dr. Ram currently practices in Regina, SK. During his time in podiatry, Dr. Ram has seen many changes to the profession. One of the biggest change has been the increase in public awareness and the increase in demand for services. Patients have become more aware of available treatments and services. When asked about his secret to longevity, Dr. Ram says he enjoys working with people and attempts to learn something new every day. Dr. Ram has been a proud member of the CFPM for many years and we are pleased to recognize his achievements and commitment to podiatric medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Suresh Ram on his Honorary CFPM Membership Award. 4 the Canadian PODIATRIST • Spring 2017 SECRETS OF SUCCESS: Being a Professional by Lynn Homisak, SOS Healthcare & Management Solutions, LLC ometimes you can’t identify what something is…until you for a minute”, he swiftly left. He offered no discussion of stop and think about what it isn’t. Such is the case with a treatment plan, did not ask if I had any questions or Sprofessionalism. Several years ago, I visited a new MD’s needed further explanation, no indication of follow up...no office…not as a consultant, but as a new patient. The doctor goodbye! Huh? I thought for sure he’d come back; that he just came highly recommended with a multitude of degrees. In left to get something, but he never did. Instead, a few minutes fact, you couldn’t miss them as you stepped through his front later, Helen returned and pointed me to the discharge desk door; his notable credentials where “you can take care of covered every inch of space on “I realized that just because one works your co-pay.” I’ll spare you their his reception room wall. Very patient discharge protocol. As impressive! After standing there in a profession, it does not automatically you might guess, my experience for a minute or two, taking it all in, didn’t improve. I realized I’d received no make them a professional.” My first thoughts as I left welcome from the staff so I the office were…did this really walked up to the desk, smiled just happen? I envisioned that and announced that I had arrived for my 2:30 appointment. for a comedian the visit would have been humorous fodder Without looking up at me, the receptionist crossed off my for his/her next routine. And while I felt I was pranked, I would name on a sheet lying in front of her, asked for my insurance probably have appreciated the comedic spin. However, at the card and positioned a clipboard to fit exactly in the tiny moment, there was nothing amusing about this. After the way window space that separated me from her, instructing me to I was treated, why on earth would I ever want to come back “have a seat and fill this out.” I did as I was told, returned here again? the completed form [still no eye contact] and sat back down. That got me thinking…what do I expect from a When my name was called, I was escorted into the treatment professional? And what did I learn from this experience? room by the nurse [I think?].
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